John McCririck, the old fashioned way...

Wonderfully fun studio shoot with John McCririck. Obviously he's a great character but also a proper pro - shooting stills is a very speedy process when compared with TV work, so I relied on Tom Andrew's lighting skills to ensure a slick process then got John in to do his thing in about 4 minutes and 30 frames. He made it very easy, both before the makeover and after... More info here, race fans: http://www.lovetheraces.com/

Howler for The Fly, January 2012

Man I love shooting Americans. Mostly because they often know how to add a sprinkling of professionalism and 'look' to a shoot, not that the others didn't, Howler... just... did? They sound great too. Destined for good things I bloody hope. Listen you.

Thank you 2011

So it's been quite a year. Loads of memorable stuff and some whoppers at the end of the year too - just back from a great shoot in Jamaica and we're also doing 6 covers for The Fly's January issue (shooting that has been quite a challenge I assure you). Can't release any of this yet though so here's Jackson Browne for Mojo, from July this year, which though very low key was just a wonderfully pure moment with a name I've loved since I was a kid - big thanks to Tom Bunning there for his lightsmanship. Thanks to all of you for viewing my site this year - and of course your invaluable feedback which spurs me on no end. The very best of love and luck to you in 2012, cheers all.

Session Victims for Freerange Records 15th Birthday Party and forthcoming long player

The loveliest deepest most luxurious of sounds, if you like house anyway. Which I do.Freerange is here, many congrats on making it to 15 chaps, we love you.

Photo galleries on the-fly.co.uk

Loads of my edits on the new Fly website, so if you're interested in what I send in to the mag - have a squizz here. Please ignore all the shit ones and dwell on the ones you like. Thanks.

Marina in Stylist

Wearing that jumper and brooch, ain't she lovely?

PSY in Frankfurt for MTV EMA

Proper madness at EMAs in Frankfurt. Am the official MTV snapper for the brand team so I shoot red carpet, the show, the sponsor activity, huge afterparty, all sorts. It's quite hectic. But where else would I be that weekend? The Caribbean maybe but that's it.

MTV EMA 2011

A rocking 3 days in Belfast. Thousands of shots and even more laughs. Thanks MTV. Tx

The Antlers are #1

The Fly's Album of the Year issue is out and The Antlers win. How refreshing is that? I've had a great year with the best, most heartfelt, least ego-driven title I've ever worked with. I love them.

Shit yeah

Back to the MTV EMA this weekend, I'm delighted to say. Belfast plays host and my shots are being used in the wonderfully glossy magazine published for the event - remember all the trannies from a few weeks ago? They look ace in print and I'm well chuffed. Will get some scans and post them, honest. Well chuffed.

Guest Editor Faye Dinsmore portraits a-plenty

So, back to Earth then. Loads of Faye action on screen from our shoot a couple months back. My fat head obscures things too in one of the videos, well worth spending the rest of the day scouring the site for. Or you could listen to this. Your shout.

SAIPEH and Riders supported students in Western District

Two serious young men possibly feeling the pressure of expectation with forthcoming examinations and probably not helped by us lot bowling up to see them and shoot a portrait at their school. I had to give a speech too, smashed it (doubtful).

A wave for my family

They didn't mind at all when I asked, so here's to The Oldhams!

Martin, dance guru and Rider for Health

I learnt a lot from Martin. His ability to inform, motivate, energise, promote the means of good health and many further positive attributes did in no way compromise his sense of fun and willingness to laugh. I made the mistake of telling him I like dancing (am a rubbish dancer but it's part of my schtick) and I had to then pull out my best funk moves in front of all of the ladies above to prove it. A nice encounter anyway, a memorable highlight in many from Kenya.

Out near Kisii for Riders

This mum to be had fallen underweight during her pregnancy so Riders' team were given the task of not only a delivering welfare pack to her very rural home (containing mosquito net, water container and purifying kit, condoms, porridge packs and more) but also spending the time to explain the importance of everything and making up a big mix of the porridge on the fire to comence helping her gain weight and strength. It was incredibly impressive to see the dedication and sense of duty in the rider. I was astounded by it, truly.

Day 1 for Riders in Kenya

We made it to Kisumu for Riders. Day 1 found us at the workshop, shooting the wonderful team in the front office and the technicians in the workshop. Danfus here is the first post for no better reason than I love this shot of a man who dedicates his work to keeping Riders' fleet on the road.

Off for a bit

Just back from NY and by contrast, me and Tom Andrew are off to Kenya to shoot for Riders for Health once more. I find leaving home very hard these days, but when Riders call - I must answer! We've a full and fantastical range of duties to perform, a mighty shot list of stories and action shots and portraits to capture so we'll be working hard, but I'll try and blog as we go so you can see what we're up to. My web stats tell me a fair few folk out there are monitoring my progress so here's hoping you'll enjoy what you see over the forthcoming week. Cheers everyone. T